Edward E. Palmer was the first president of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and held that position from 1969 to 1983.
Palmer received his bachelor's degree from Middlebury College in Vermont, and his Doctorate from Syracuse University.
[1] Before joining the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 1969, Palmer directed SUNY's Overseas Academics Programs and spent nearly 30 years on the faculty of Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
[1] In 1969 Dr. Palmer became the first president of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and held this position until 1983.
Palmer brought several changes when he became president of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.